Any rumors of upcoimng price increases?

[kristenz]

I haven't heard anything but just wanted to check if anyone had heard about possible Park pass increases before the end of the year.

I'm going in December and not sure how far in advance to purchaseto avoid any price increases.

Thanks!

[bytheblood]

There are always rumors of price increases. I honestly believe that we will see price increases for everything Disney next month. I forsee increases in dining, park passes, rooms, food, etc.

[Cheshire Figment]

Yes, there have been a lot of rumor floating around, but that is normal, especially since the last time there was a major increase was early August last year.

Normally Ticket Price increases always go into effect on a Sunday. The earliest Disney will usually announce the increases is late on a Friday afternoon.

The only people who know in advance are some managers and high level people, the programmers for the ticketing computers, and the people who make signs and printed materials.

Often many of us who sell tickets find out when we come in and find that the prices on our terminals are changed, and the sheets we have in the booths to show Guests their choices are new.

[mitros]

Disney will continue to increase their prices on a regular basis. As long as people continue to pay, they will increase. "You increase it, they will come"................with apologies to Field of dreams.:sad2:

[MomofKatie]

Undercover Tourist, one of the Disney ticket brokers, has an announcement on their homepage that their prices will definitely be going up on 8/3. That would seem indicative of WDW raising their prices, too. I intend to purchase my tickets for our January trip before then.

[yensidretlaw]

The Disney Store WDW Ticket prices increased on August 7, 2007. The Cast is only given a couple of days notice.

[jimmytammy]

To be on the safe side, if you are concerned about an increase, I would say if possible go ahead and get vouchers, then you will certainly save $$.

[Cruiser1969]

If the Undercover Tourist Aug. 3 info is correct, I would look through these boards on Friday night (Aug. 1) to see if this will indeed happen. Then, you can purchase that weekend.

The DIS is the best place for breaking news:cool2: You just have to visit often for the quick bits of information.:thumbsup2

[yitbos96bb]

Yes, there have been a lot of rumor floating around, but that is normal, especially since the last time there was a major increase was early August last year.

Normally Ticket Price increases always go into effect on a Sunday. The earliest Disney will usually announce the increases is late on a Friday afternoon.

The only people who know in advance are some managers and high level people, the programmers for the ticketing computers, and the people who make signs and printed materials.

Often many of us who sell tickets find out when we come in and find that the prices on our terminals are changed, and the sheets we have in the booths to show Guests their choices are new.

Haven't they increased every year for the last 8-10 years or so? Or am I mistaken?

[CanadianGuy]

Haven't they increased every year for the last 8-10 years or so? Or am I mistaken?

Since the year 1980, at least some ticket prices have increased at least ONCE per calendar year and in some cases, twice a calendar year..

:)

Knox

[bobbyshawatl]

So, if they announce ticket price increases, would that be for 2009 tickets, or tickets for the rest of 2008 as well? I have a trip planned in November, and still need to buy park tickets.

[Cheshire Figment]

Once Disney announces a price increase, and give the effective date, any tickets sold on or after that date are under the new rules and rates.

This applies to any tickets ordered by mail or internet or purchased at any park or resort or Disney Store.

If you are purchasing a new package, or making a change to a previously ordered package which affects tickets the new rates will apply.

If you are making changes to a package which does not affect the tickets you have ordered you will still use the old price.

[CanadianGuy]

All signs have been pointing to an announcement on Friday 8/1 and an increase in price and/or change in ticket structure going into effect on Sunday, 8/3.

[bobbyshawatl]

It just seems like a very wrong time for a price increase, considering the economy the way it is... With Universal Studios having a very good deal on a 7 day ticket, and other places (the Six Flags here in Atlanta has dropped their prices considerably this year), it just doesn't really make much sense. But, I guess if people keep coming, they will be justified with the increases.

I'll probably wait until Aug. 1 to see what the new packages look like and either buy then or go ahead and wait until closer to my trip.

[CanadianGuy]

Package rates for hotel & ticket combos won't be out until mid-August.

Disney ALWAYS increases ticket prices. If they need to get people to visit - they discount the rooms.. and occasionally the park tickets.. but usually the rooms.

[mitros]

It just seems like a very wrong time for a price increase, considering the economy the way it is... With Universal Studios having a very good deal on a 7 day ticket, and other places (the Six Flags here in Atlanta has dropped their prices considerably this year), it just doesn't really make much sense. But, I guess if people keep coming, they will be justified with the increases.

I'll probably wait until Aug. 1 to see what the new packages look like and either buy then or go ahead and wait until closer to my trip.

They don't care. Disney will continue to raise their prices because the suckers....er, ah, guests will continue to go and will continue to pay the ever increasing prices. Short of another 9/11, {God forbid} there will be no downturn at Disney, and no price relief...........

[CanadianGuy]

They don't care. Disney will continue to raise their prices because the suckers....er, ah, guests will continue to go and will continue to pay the ever increasing prices. Short of another 9/11, {God forbid} there will be no downturn at Disney, and no price relief...........

To provide a little context here.. Disney raised ticket prices in 2001 before 9/11... and they raised ticket prices in September of 2002 .. BUT.. they heavily discounted rooms during that 2002 period to get people going to Florida and Disney again.

And they kept raising ticket prices (and room rates) but offering discounts at a steady pace til things got back to 'normal'.


Knox

[patsal]

As busy as it is here right now, I dont' really see why they shouldn't raise prices. I know economically as a nation many are in a bad place, but Disney is in the same place so to speak, rising energy costs, rising food costs, etc.

[Bella the Ball 360]

Mousesavers sent out a notice today that the prices are rumored to go up on August 3. They said they would sell the stock of tickets they have till they run out.

I read on another board that the rumor is they will get rid of non park hopper passes. The price will rise but all will be park hoppers. I do not know how great this is b/c I prefer to have the lower price since I never hop. I am guessing that they will go up about 50 for the 10 day non expire to meet the hopper price. There is also another rumor that they will not sell the tickets through an outlet but rather just through Disney( the way it was years ago). Sounds reasonable to me....I saved 39.00 over the gate price so why wouldn't they find a way to circumvent it.

I HOPE they do not get rid of the non expire feature. They do not have that in Ca.

[BostonTink85]

Just to put it into perspective........does anyone know how much they increased last August/previous years?

Also...if they do make an anouncement Friday about increases that go into effect Sunday, that means I can still call Friday/Saturday and order the tickets at the current price? I know that is probably a stupid question, but I just want to be sure.

[disneymath]

I HOPE they do not get rid of the non expire feature. They do not have that in Ca.


I hope so too :goodvibes ... actually, I just hope they keep honouring "old tickets" as is current practice ... we purchased Non-Expiring 10 Day MYW + PH + WPFM for our upcoming trip because the price was right - hope to spread the days over a few trips down the road!

[Picabo]

Curious to see what happens. However...if someone is giong in 2009 and wants to probably add the dining plan...it does no good to buy tickets now right? Since you have to have tickets onto a package in order to get a dining plan? Right?

Thanks!

[Mickey'sApprentice]

The dining plan is associated to your reservation number, not to the tickets. We have already bought our tickets for our March trip and plan on getting the dining plan again if they offer it to DVC members again.

[Picabo]

The dining plan is associated to your reservation number, not to the tickets. We have already bought our tickets for our March trip and plan on getting the dining plan again if they offer it to DVC members again.

I understand that, however don't you have to have at least ONE day of tickets on your reservation for them to consider it a "package" and therefore be able to add dining?

In otherwords, I can't buy tickets NOW at this year's rate and then add dining when the rates come out...unless I also add one day (or more) of tickets...right?

[starwood]

I understand that, however don't you have to have at least ONE day of tickets on your reservation for them to consider it a "package" and therefore be able to add dining?

In otherwords, I can't buy tickets NOW at this year's rate and then add dining when the rates come out...unless I also add one day (or more) of tickets...right?

The rules are different for DVC members. You can just add the DDP to your room without purchasing tickets.

[ransom]

There is also another rumor that they will not sell the tickets through an outlet but rather just through Disney( the way it was years ago). Sounds reasonable to me....I saved 39.00 over the gate price so why wouldn't they find a way to circumvent it.


I'm skeptical of that rumor, given that Undercover Tourist (a licensed Disney ticket seller) is saying that their prices will increase August 3. If Disney was planning on ending their relationship with UT and the rest . . .

[twooley2]

I look for them to start charging for downtown disney admission if they put more entertainers there ... Just something they would do and it would be counted as a park day

[Jason71]

I look for them to start charging for downtown disney admission if they put more entertainers there ... Just something they would do and it would be counted as a park day

Except that all their DTD tenants would scream, seeing their customer base dry up.

[troynkasey]

The Law of Economics says that with inflation, Disney has to increase fees and/or ticket prices to maintain the same profit margin. If they don't, then they run the risk of not turning as large of a profit or going negative. We all know going negative isn't going to happen, but it is a business.

With a slowing economy, is it wise to jump prices up a lot? Probably not. That will further turn people away. I anticipate a small increase. Enough that people will notice, but not astronomical that it makes people made and turns them off from going.

[Golf4food]

I understand that, however don't you have to have at least ONE day of tickets on your reservation for them to consider it a "package" and therefore be able to add dining?

In otherwords, I can't buy tickets NOW at this year's rate and then add dining when the rates come out...unless I also add one day (or more) of tickets...right?

Pass holders do not need to purchase extra tickets in order to have a package that includes DDP (except for free dining). So we have a package for December that does not include tickets - room + DDP only - but it is still treated as a package.

[asmit4]

Curious to see what happens. However...if someone is giong in 2009 and wants to probably add the dining plan...it does no good to buy tickets now right? Since you have to have tickets onto a package in order to get a dining plan? Right?

Thanks!

Sure you can! Call DW- book your room and tickets over the phone. Put your $200 deposit down. Do this on August 1st, when you know what the increases are going to be-if you are ok with the increase-then don't bother.

You can add the DDP to a room/ticket package at any time- I think up to 5 days in advance of arrival. That way you get TODAYS ticket pricing, but also get the DDP for 2009. Once you book a pkg- the pricing is what it is THAT day- they won't increase your ticket price.

We booked free DDP in sept. We paid for our trip already throught DW. Our tickets were bought as part of the pkg and in sept we won't owe any more $$$ due to the increase. Our pkg price remains the same.

[PIERCEDRN]

I hope so too :goodvibes ... actually, I just hope they keep honouring "old tickets" as is current practice ... we purchased Non-Expiring 10 Day MYW + PH + WPFM for our upcoming trip because the price was right - hope to spread the days over a few trips down the road!
you should be fine... they would have to honor them as they would a gift certificate unless they go bankrupt.
bob

[disneymath]

you should be fine... they would have to honor them as they would a gift certificate unless they go bankrupt.
bob

As I doubt that will happen any time soon (if ever) ... thanks for the reassurance! :goodvibes

[Picabo]

Pass holders do not need to purchase extra tickets in order to have a package that includes DDP (except for free dining). So we have a package for December that does not include tickets - room + DDP only - but it is still treated as a package.


AH ha! Thanks for clearning that up! I'm not a DVC owner or a pass holder so I'm gonna have to wait it out! Darn! :scared:

[srwarden1928]

touringplans says that Disney will increase prices Sunday August 3.

[crazy4wdw]

Looks like the Orlando Sentinel has picked up the rumor about ticket price increases:

Disney ticket prices rumored to increase Sunday
posted by Kristin Ford on Jul 29, 2008 8:00:00 AM

Both Mousesavers.com and DISboards.com are buzzing with folks saying a ticket-price increase at Walt Disney World is expected Sunday, Aug. 3. Those are not official Disney sources, but for the last two years ticket price hikes have come in August. Allears.net has added an interesting look at ticket increases since Disney World opened. Take a look here. Can you believe the price of one day's admission was $3.50 in 1971?

[minnie61650]

Can you believe the price of one day's admission was $3.50 in 1971?

Just a reminder the one day admission was just that... an admission to the park.
Tickets for the rides and attractions were sold individually or in a book.

They had different letter tickets for the diffent rides. An A ticket was the least expensive and an E ticket was the most expensive.

Here is a photo of an E ticket:

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a175/minnie61650/eticket.jpg

[MomofKatie]

I remember using the ticket books! We'd end up with lots of books with nothing but "A" tickets in them (there weren't many decent things to do that required only an "A" ticket).

We rode If You Had Wings (it was 1973, I think that was the name back then- it was sponsored by Eastern Airlines) a bunch of times, because it didn't cost a ticket to ride.

[crazy4wdw]

Can you believe the price of one day's admission was $3.50 in 1971?

Just a reminder the one day admission was just that... an admission to the park.
Tickets for the rides and attractions were sold individually or in a book.

I have a collection of these ticket books with some of the A-B-C-D-E coupons still in them. I wonder if they're worth anything? I made numerous trips to WDW in the early 70's. What memories!

[WDWBetsy]

I have a collection of these ticket books with some of the A-B-C-D-E coupons still in them. I wonder if they're worth anything? I made numerous trips to WDW in the early 70's. What memories!

Here's a link to recently completed auctions on eBay (http://search-completed.ebay.com/search/search.dll?sofocus=unknown&sbrftog=1&dfsp=1&catref=C6&from=R40&satitle=disney+ticket+book+a+e&sacat=-1%26catref%3DC6&sargn=-1%26saslc%3D2&sadis=200&fpos=46123&sabfmts=1&saobfmts=insif&fis=2&ftrt=1&ftrv=1&saprclo=&saprchi=&fsop=1%26fsoo%3D2&fgtp=). Hope this helps!

[Picabo]

I, too, remember when you had to have tickets for each ride! I specifically remember when i was about 5-6yrs old....my parents took us to crystal palace for lunch and then to Space Mountain. (BIG MISTAKE to ride that after CP!) We waited in line about 45min to get to the front...had already given our tickets....and I got sick to my stomach. Mom had to rush me out of the bldg and we sat on the bench near the submarine ride and I threw up right there! I remember my mom was bummed we lost the tickets since we never got on the ride. :rotfl:

[doubletrouble_vb]

A change in ticket prices is feasible. Whether or not its an actual increase is questionable. I can see them making it sufficiently confusing that it looks like a price change with some tickets being better values and others being worse (see also the debut of MYW tickets). I could also see heavily increasing the cost of the non-expiry option. Yes the dollar is cheap but closing out the US population when 2009 is looking dicey doesn't seem smart.

I can understand getting rid of the non-hoppers because as far as I can tell there is nothing in it for Disney. If I buy a one day one park pass and enter, then leave and re-enter the park they still have to the same amount of work to process my re-entrance to the same park as they would a hopper. And there is no guarentee I won't use the transit system while I'm out of the park. What's worse is if I use the pass to enter a park that is overcrowded I'll wind up spending my time waiting in line and being unhappy rather than being deposited in ride shop after ride shop spending money. If I could leave a poor park choice for one less crowded Disney might make more money off me.

[Bride In The Attic]

I, too, remember when you had to have tickets for each ride! I specifically remember when i was about 5-6yrs old....my parents took us to crystal palace for lunch and then to Space Mountain. (BIG MISTAKE to ride that after CP!) We waited in line about 45min to get to the front...had already given our tickets....and I got sick to my stomach. Mom had to rush me out of the bldg and we sat on the bench near the submarine ride and I threw up right there! I remember my mom was bummed we lost the tickets since we never got on the ride. :rotfl:

And I remember the first generation of ride all you want park passes. It was a big piece of white cardboard you had to pin on your shirt and the CM would let you pass throught the turnstyles at the different attractions without needing a ticket from the ticket book. I don't know how much they cost but I remember old family pics with us all wearing those rediculous pieces of cardboard pinned to us!

[paulh]

And I remember the first generation of ride all you want park passes. It was a big piece of white cardboard you had to pin on your shirt and the CM would let you pass throught the turnstyles at the different attractions without needing a ticket from the ticket book. I don't know how much they cost but I remember old family pics with us all wearing those rediculous pieces of cardboard pinned to us!

much like folks walking round with dream fastpases:rotfl2:
Paulh

[wdw4us2]

Can you believe the price of one day's admission was $3.50 in 1971?

Just a reminder the one day admission was just that... an admission to the park.
Tickets for the rides and attractions were sold individually or in a book.

They had different letter tickets for the diffent rides. An A ticket was the least expensive and an E ticket was the most expensive.


It may have been $3.50 just for admission, but an 11 Adventure Ticket Book cost only $5.75 and that included admission. Additional A-E tickets cost between 10 and 90 cents each.

If you use the Inflation Calculator, the 1971 price would be $30.39 in 2007 dollars. Also, park admission/tickets were based on a different age scale then. A Child was age 3-11, Junior 12-17 and adult 18 and up - unlike today where you pay the Adult rate as soon as your child turns 10.

[Ted in Halifax]

Not sure what will happen, but in lurking thru planning options on the uk site, it looks like a minor price increase (7 day goes from 165 pounds to 169 pounds. So, something like a 2+% increase.

2008 Prices 21 Days 14 Days 7 Days 5 Days
Child £175 £155 £145 £145
Adult £195 £175 £165 £165
2009 Prices 21 Days 14 Days 7 Days 5 Days
Child £179 £159 £149 £149
Adult £199 £179 £169 £169

Who knows if this applies to us or not .... I guess we will find out soon

[crazy4wdw]

I just read that annual passes are going up $20 on Sunday!:eek:

[ransom]

I just read that annual passes are going up $20 on Sunday!:eek:

Wait until you see the price increase for Fastpasses! They're going up 40%!

[CanadianGuy]

I just read that annual passes are going up $20 on Sunday!:eek:

where did you read that?

[crazy4wdw]

where did you read that?

I read it on another disney fan site. The poster said that the new AP prices were already up on the DVC owners website. The AP will increase from $448 to $469, a $21 increase (if the info is accurate).

[doconeill]

I read it on another disney fan site. The poster said that the new AP prices were already up on the DVC owners website. The AP will increase from $448 to $469, a $21 increase (if the info is accurate).

I just checked dvcmember.com. Once you find the page where it talks about APs (Member Perks, WDW Resort, WDW Annual Pass Savings and More Disney Magic, WDW Annual Pass Savings), down the VERY bottom is a price chart.


Adult Child
Annual Pass price $369.00 $326.00
Renewal $324.00 $286.00

Premium AP price $474.00 $418.00
Renewal $434.00 $383.00


So the AP is up $21 for adults and $19 for children, and the PAP is up $20/$18. Not sure on the renewals.

[winnapooh]

I read it on another disney fan site. The poster said that the new AP prices were already up on the DVC owners website. The AP will increase from $448 to $469, a $21 increase (if the info is accurate).

You are correct. The price for DVC members is listed at $369...and it says that is $100 off the regular price. Whereas on the disneyworld.com site, it still says AP are $448. So up $21.

[mitros]

Wait until you see the price increase for Fastpasses! They're going up 40%!

Yea, Ha Ha..........:sad2:
But you know what? Actually, I wouldn't put it past Disney........

[manning]

I just got off the phone with DVC MS. My annual passes expire nov 10. They told me I can only renew 30 days before or after the expiration date. Is that correct??

[mitros]

I just got off the phone with DVC MS. My annual passes expire nov 10. They told me I can only renew 30 days before or after the expiration date. Is that correct??

It's been true as long as we have had the passes.......

[manning]

It looks like I save money by buying new ones now versus renewing in Nov. Right? I figure 3 dollars ea. This is all before taxes.

[doconeill]

It looks like I save money by buying new ones now versus renewing in Nov. Right? I figure 3 dollars ea. This is all before taxes.

Not sure how you figure that. I'm not sure the amount of the discount for DVC renewals, and online it only shows me the cost of a DVC renewal, but the increase in the renewal prices seems to have gone up a similar amount.

So, to buy a new DVC AP now would be $348+taxes. Renewing it November would cost $324. I presume the non-DVC prices are similar. Not sure how buying a new one now saves you money - you'd still pay $24 less in November.

[manning]

TICKET PRICES CONFIRMED

I just got off the phone with DVC MS about prices on basic annual passes.

She just got the e-mail confirming a price increase of $21.00 for basic annual pass as I was talking to her.

[karrit2000]

I am so glad I finally got my renewal to go through last night. When I tried earlier in the day I was getting a wacky error message about not being able to order the pass I wanted with the CC billing info I supplied. And I was able to renew outside the 30 day window. My current pass is good until 9/04/08.

[doconeill]

Bah...I tried to order some MYW tickets for the kids for our planned trip next April (our APs will still be valid then), but since I wouldn't use them to April I'd rather have them shipped to me so I can file them away with all the other April trip stuff - but they won't give me any other option except for Will Call...even though you can click on "Delivery options" and it lists the various options available. I just can't pick any of them.

[Dznefreek]

It was just on the news 1 Day MYW 75.00, FL Res Play 3 Days up to 129.00 starting Sunday.

[racefanof88]

WOW attendance is down yet Disney is still going up on prices :confused3 :sad2:. I can get a 7 day 2 park ticket for USO and IA for only $82.00 and I have to pay $71.00 for a 1 day, 1 park ticket at Disney?:scared1: :eek: Looks like I may be visiting Homer Simpson instead of Mickey Mouse........;)

[Metro West]

WOW attendance is down yet Disney is still going up on prices :confused3 :sad2:. I can get a 7 day 2 park ticket for USO and IA for only $82.00 and I have to pay $71.00 for a 1 day, 1 park ticket at Disney?:scared1: :eek: Looks like I may be visiting Homer Simpson instead of Mickey Mouse........;)Come on over to the "darkside"...we have cookies! :rotfl: